if i was to build a car from scratch, what would i have to do to make it street legal,or get a title. i know it might differ from state to state, but i need some-one to point me in the right direction.

i found this info searching around

is that it

thanks for the info

Simply put for Texans:
Go to your local DMV office and speak to someone about this. There is a Builder's Title Package available which explains all the procedures and includes all the forms which are necessary to title your home-built car.
There may be other packages for Kit type cars. Ask.
Remember, these people are there to serve you, if someone says they don't know, ask to speak to someone who does know.

This is in accordance with NSRA:

VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

1. HORN: Electric only.
2. SPEED INDICATOR: Speedometer or calibrated tachometer at 55 mph
3. REAR VIEW MIRROR: One inside or outside on driver's side of vehicle.
4. GLASS: Must be safety plate.
5. LIGHTING: Hi-beam; low-beam; tail; brake; license.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER: Electric or vacuum operated.
7. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT: Neutral and/or park start only.
8. TIRES: Minimum 3/32 tread acceptable. Must meet D.O.T. specifications .
9. STEERING: No excessive "play" (2" radius max.) or binding; system must be safely mounted.
10. THROTTLE LINKAGE: Must not travel past center, return spring required.
11. FUEL SYSTEM: CHECK VENT ON TRUNK AND INTERIOR MOUNTED TANKS; no clear, plastic lines allowed. No leaks.
12. EXHAUST SYSTEM: NO LEAKS. Must pass rear edge of front door and exit exhaust away from vehicle.
13. SELF-ALIGNING ROD END BEARINGS: Check for fractures, insert sloppiness or binding.
14. SHOCK ABSORBERS: One per wheel, no leaks, 2" travel in each direction.
15. BRAKES: Four-wheel brakes, no leaks, check brake pedal travel, no copper tubing, check length of flexible lines.
16. SCRUB LINE: No steering, suspension or chassis components should be below this line.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: May be reason for failure.

17. WINDSHIELD: Should be AS-1.
18. SHIFT PATTERN: Shift pattern should be visible except on three speed standard column shift.
19. FUEL LINES: Should be safely mounted and routed.
20. PARKING BRAKE: Should be activated independent of vehicle's primary system. LINE-LOCK is not recommended.
21. SELF-ALIGNING ROD END BEARINGS: Ball should have 1/8 inch spacer on each side of the ball if there is any misalignment. Rod ends should not have more than 10° misalignment. ROD ENDS and 4 BAR-PARALLEL RADIUS ROD SYSTEM rubber bushed ends should have a safety washer at least the same outside diameter as the housing or larger.
22. BRAKE LINES: Should be safely mounted and routed.
23. CHASSIS FASTENERS: Self-locking nuts, lock-washers, safety wire, or cotter pins.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: fire extinguisher in driver/passenger compartment, seat belts, a third brake light and a dual master cylinder.

Dutch

If the car resembles another car get a title and tags from another car and title it as that.Whos gonna know its not an extremly modified car.
A freind of mine hand built from 7 diferant body types,a roadster and is gonna title it a a Model A.

In Virgina, according to DMV, a "street Rod" is titled as the vehicle it "most Closely resembles". DMV will issue a VIN for the vehicle and license it after an inspection of the vehicle by a DMV representative. It does have to pass a state safety inspection.

thanks for the replies.

Somewhere in your Texas MV department there will be a list of legal requirements for vehicles, even under a street rod or specially constructed vehicle classification. Here in PA, it seems like it is several miles long and includes such highlights as minimum windshield height, percentage of the tires that must be covered by the fenders (no highboys in Pennsylvania) , fuel tank locations, safety features etc. It is good to know these things first-it would be sad to build a fine car with a 6.75" windshield and find out your state law mandated 7".